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EURO-BEARINGS LTD

C O R R O S I O N R E S I S TA N T
C O M B I N E D R O L L E R B E A R I N G S a n d
THIN SECTION M AT I N G S T E E L P R O F I L E S

BEARING TYPES

o help designers ensure that the
correct types and versions of
Tbearings are specified, those
available in the Silverthin range from thin-section bearing can accept radial
Carter Bearings come in three different and thrust loads in either direction and
designs. The C-Type is a radial contact has proven to be extremely effective in
type. It has a single row of balls which applications where very high moment
allows for Conrad-type assembly, widely loads are present. X-Type bearings are
recognised for its ability to resist radial designed with ‘gothic arch’ shaped O N
loads whilst withstanding moderate raceways which create four contact S T O C K !
axial and reversing loads. points between each ball and the
The A-Type is an angular contact raceway.
type thin-section bearing with a reduced Preloading can provide additional MATING COMBINED ROLLER
shoulder on one side of the inner or precision and rigidity of movement if BEARINGS
outer race ball path to assist the bearing desired, and in some applications a
in accommodating both radial and single X-Type bearing may be used
single-direction thrust loads. The A-Type replace two standard thin section
of bearing requires an application of bearings to deliver the joint advantage of STEEL PROFILES STANDARD MOUNTING PLATES FLANGED CLAMPS
thrust to establish the appropriate race the required performance coupled with H E AV Y D U T Y C O R R O S I O N R E S I S TA N T
and ball contact angle, and is commonly an extremely low installed deck height. linear motion system suitable for
used in a pair. It should be noted however, that X-Type Offshore, Food Industry & other applications
The X-Type is a 4-point contact thin section bearings are not always the
Technical Sales: 01908 511733
bearing designed for use where a high best solution when used in low-torque
level of rigidity is required. This type of or high-speed applications. Email: sales@euro-bearings.com
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